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Tort-reform debate — 10 a.m. — National Press Club “Newsmaker” debate on the need for tort reform in medical malpractice, an issue that continues to be important in the presidential campaign. Richard Anderson, chief executive officer of the Doctors Company, and JoAnne Doroshow, executive director of the Center for Justice and Democracy, participate. Location: National Press Club, 14th and F streets NW. Contact: 202/955-6444.

10 a.m. — Bureau of the Census releases figures for the construction put in place in August. Location: 14th Street between E Street and Constitution Avenue NW. Contact: 202/482-2235.

FEDERAL AGENCIES

8:30 a.m. — White House Conference on Aging holds a meeting of its 2005 policy committee to organize efforts toward pursuing its duties and to discuss the agenda for the conference next year. Location: Hall of the States, 444 North Capitol St., Room 333. Contact: 202/357-0150.

9 a.m. — Federal Railroad Administration holds a public hearing on the Union Pacific Railroad Co.’s request to be granted a waiver of compliance from certain provisions of the Brake System Safety Standards for Freight and Other Non-Passenger Trains and Equipment. Location: Federal Railroad Administration, 1120 Vermont Ave. NW. Contact: 202/366-4000.